Real Estate Property Tax Claims and Issues

Session Description: 
Real Estate Property taxes are often a major issue that drives a debtor into chapter 13 and perhaps 7. The various states and municipalities have may different ways to collect the taxes, including the opportunity to sell the taxes to a buyer who can ultimately obtain title to the property for payment of those taxes. This session would be a discussion of common issues faced by debtors, municipalities and courts around the country regarding the payment and collection of these taxes.
Learning Outcomes: 
Attendees will understand the many ways that real estate property taxes are handled by municipalities and bankruptcy courts. Attendees will understand the various procedural and legal issues that a debtor much be aware as they attempt to deal with these taxes in their Bankruptcy case.
Target Audience: 
Consumer
First Name: 
Janet
Last Name: 
Baer
Firm: 
US Bankruptcy Court, ND Il